False Start - College Football Podcast
A college football podcast for everyone... and everyone else. John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan.
Episode 320: False Start does the World's Largest Indoor Cocktail Party, Head Coaches who need a win real bad, Week 9 CFB preview
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It's Georgia-Florida somewhere...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) made sense of all the nonsense of the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party being in Atlanta for this season, while the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium is being renovated.
After that, the guys looked at what head coaches really need a win to help get themselves off the hot seat, before diving headfirst into their latest College Football Playoff bracket simulation.
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Episode 319: Utah and LSU Surging, Texas Reignited, Texas Tech Cooked, Doeren and Aranda Fired and More Week 8
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Who could have seen this coming?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) shared their extended thoughts on the week that was in college football.
With Utah beating Houston and LSU handling Auburn, both teams are climbing up the guys' projected College Football Playoff brackets.
Texas looks re-inspired after beating Ole Miss in a gotta-have-it game.
Also, NC State moved on from Dave Doeren, Baylor is done...
Episode 318: Mike Locksley out at Maryland, Julian Sayin and Nico Iamaleava's significant injuries, Week 8 preview
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We are not in September anymore...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to Mike Locksley's almost-surprising termination at Maryland.
Locksley needed to go, but doing so midweek on a bye was still quite odd to say the least.
From there, the guys shared their thoughts on the significant injuries Julian Sayin and Nico Iamaleava suffered.
This could impact the Big Ten race for sure!
<...Episode 317: Miami is the No. 1 team in the country!, Should Arch Manning be benched?
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What does it take to be No. 1?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) shared their extended thoughts on the week that was.
With Buhler missing Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, he had things to say about Auburn-Georgia, Notre Dame-BYU, Alabama-Tennessee, and Florida-Texas.
The guys also reflected on Miami being the new No. 1 team in the land, as well as the prospects of Arch Manning getting benched.<...
Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 7, 2026: Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama, Texas all fall in most chaotic Saturday in years?!
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Week 7 was one to remember; that's for sure!
On today's episode of False Start, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap the unbelievable Saturday that it was.
While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) was down for the count and feeling a bit under the weather, Cody brought the heat in breaking down Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama, Texas, and Missouri all losing.
College football is not for the faint of heart...
Episode 316: Notre Dame-BYU, Ohio State-Indiana, Missouri-Ole Miss, Oklahoma State-Houston steal the headlines entering Week 7
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What's the point in all this screaming? No one's listening anyway...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) gave it their all on a most fantabulous Week 7 preview.
While there may have been some connectivity issues, the guys prevailed to share their thoughts on Notre Dame-BYU, Ohio State-Indiana, Missouri-Ole Miss, Oklahoma State-Houston, and so much more.
And of course, Just Like Novocaine prominently featured one of Cody's favorite bands...
Episode 315: Red River Fallout, Alabama-Georgia Thoughts, Mid-Season Satin Kimono Fittings
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It is hard to move forward when there is so much to look back on...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were back at it to give their extended thoughts on the Week 6 slate.
They unpacked a little more on Red River and Alabama-Georgia before diving into teams the Associated Press got wrong with their latest poll.
After that, the guys took a good, hard look at who...
Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 6, 2026: Georgia beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Oklahoma stuns Texas in Red River, UCLA might be a playoff team now
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What a week it was!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap an eventful Week 6 slate.
Georgia, Oklahoma, and UCLA all won big games over Alabama, Texas, and Oregon respectively, while other teams are still trying to sort out their seasons.
Missouri might be great, but how do we evaluate teams like Florida, Iowa, and Tennessee?
It...
Episode 314: Georgia-Alabama in a clash for SEC supremacy, Will Oklahoma slow down Texas in Red River Rivalry?
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Here we are!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) getting well acquainted with the wilderness again.
Buhler previewed Georgia at Alabama, as well as shared his thoughts on Easton Royal's recruitment to start.
From there, he did a College Football Playoff bracket simulation, based solely on ESPN's FPI percentages. The results were disastrous!
After that he shared his three...
Episode 313: Week 5 fallout! Mizzou crushes Florida, Alabama wins 90-Mile Drive, Can Jeremiah Smith win the Heisman?
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Week 5 came to make a bang!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) getting ready to venture off into the wilderness with the NC State Podcast.
After apologizing for why there was no Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt this week, Buhler got into his extended Week 5 thoughts before unpacking the latest AP Top 25 Poll and his latest College Football Playoff bracket.
From...
Episode 312: Keelon Russell vs. Kamario Taylor, Ohio State on upset alert, Nebraska on the come-up
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All our eyes are on The 90-Mile Drive.
On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the Week 5 slate in its entirety.
We have a matchup of two intriguing up-and-coming quarterbacks on our hands with Keelon Russell taking on Kamario Taylor in Alabama versus Mississippi State.
While Ohio State should have the upper hand over Iowa, these Hawkeyes are pesky...
As for Nebraska, maybe we do...
Episode 311: Oregon-USC fallout, Miami and Missouri extended thoughts, Shane Beamer is on his way out at South Carolina
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Paper Tigers and Trojan Horses!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) shared their extended reactions to Week 4.
Buhler had some thoughts on Miami and Missouri, while Cody wanted to unpack Oregon's road win over USC a bit more.
After that, the guys shared their latest CFP brackets before taking a good, hard look at Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins in the positive, and Shane Beamer's South Carolina Gamecocks in...
Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 4, 2026: Florida rises, Texas survives, Penn State stumbles, and Texas A&M plummets
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Week 4 was a wild one!
On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to an exciting Week 4 slate.
With six ranked-on-ranked matchups, there was so much to discuss...
Florida is a top 10 team, while Texas A&M may struggle to get to a bowl game.
While Texas survived a close scare from Tennessee, Penn State was not as fortunate versus Wisconsin.
False Start never...
Episode 310: Texas at Tennessee for all the orange!, September Heismans, CFP bracket simulation
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Orange is the new black!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got ready to get ready for Texas at Tennessee.
While one team will prove victorious, some member of The Manning Family will be sad about the outcome.
From there, the guys shared their late September Heisman trophy ballots before doing a simulation of the CFP bracket FPI gave them.
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Episode 309: Texas A&M Concerns, Penn State Hype, Way-Too-Early College Football Playoff Bracket Predictions
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The thoughts they are a-changing.
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) still making his way back to New Mexico from Jerryworld.
Buhler had some thoughts on Texas A&M, Penn State, and many other teams on this fine episode.
After sharing his latest way-too-early College Football Playoff bracket projections, he took a good, hard look at the Ben Arbuckle problems Oklahoma is experiencing.<...
Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 3, 2026: Ole Miss hands Lane Kiffin a big fat L, West Virginia is coming, North Carolina State is so toast, brother...
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Who says you can't go home?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap a tantalizing Week 3 slate.
Lane Kiffin loses in heartbreaking fashion to Ole Miss in his Oxford return.
West Virginia keeps on rolling under Rich Rodriguez, while North Carolina State definitely needs to move on from Dave Doeren at the end of the season.
All...
Episode 308: LSU vs. Ole Miss under the bright lights!, What head coaches need a win real badly in Week 3?
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Who says you can't go home?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the entire Week 3 slate.
While all eyes are on Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford for LSU at Ole Miss, there is another game that tickled their fancy.
With Kamario Taylor taking on LaNorris Sellers in Mississippi State at South Carolina, this show was all about the SEC!
The guys also looked at some...
Episode 307: Texas on top of the college football world, Ohio State has hit the skids once again
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One point can make all the difference!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) returns after finally getting some sleep to talk shop with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) about what happened in Week 2.
Cody asked Buhler his thoughts on Ohio State-Texas, Oregon-Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma-Michigan before the guys shared their latest College Football Playoff bracket projections.
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Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 2, 2026: Texas' monumental comeback over Ohio State, What is wrong with Oklahoma and Oregon?
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It is not over until it is over...
On today's episode of False Start, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup with Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap Week 2, with John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) working super later covering the Clemson beat.
Texas overcame a multi-score deficit to beat Ohio State at home.
Oklahoma fans are done with the John Mateer experience in Norman once again.
As for Oregon, maybe coordinator...
Episode 306: Ohio State at Texas headlines the Week 2 CFB slate, What underrated teams need more love?
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Will Ohio State mess with Texas?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the Week 2 slate across major college football.
While Ohio State at Texas has all of our attention, what other games or teams should you be keeping an eye on as well?
Find out now!
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Episode 305: Notre Dame throttles Wisconsin, Washington wins Apple Cup, Ole Miss beats Louisville in a barn burner
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Week 1 has been a doozy!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the three Week 1 games that were played on Sunday.
Jedd Fisch looked majestic in his visor during Washington's win over Washington State in the Apple Cup.
Meanwhile, Luke Fickell is starting to run out of time at Wisconsin.
Marcus Freeman's hair has seen better days, but his Notre Dame team looks good!
<...Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 1, 2026: LSU stomps Clemson, Miami lights Stanford up like a Christmas tree, Is this the end for Dabo Swinney?
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All work and no play on Labor Day!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap the better part of an exciting Week 1.
While Miami and LSU looked the part vs. Power Four opponents, it was a rough time for the likes of Clemson, Oklahoma State, and Rutgers this week.
Georgia, Indiana, Ohio State, and Texas had no issues with...
Episode 304: Week 1 is here!: Dabo vs. Lane in the Battle for Death Valley, Antonio becomes a Hawaiian organ donor?
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Hey look Ma, we made it!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated the return of college football for everyone!
They previewed Week 1 the only way they know how.
After recapping some Week 0 fallout and some other pertinent Lane Kiffin and UCLA stuff, they shared the 10 games they are the most excited for.
Not to be outdone, the Antonio Banderas Bowl of the Week returns with 24...
Episode 303: Preseason CFP Bracket Predictions, Heisman Trophy Ballots, Power Four Coordinators Moving On Up!
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We are almost there!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) made some of the boldest predictions you are ever going to find amongst college football talking heads.
Together, they filled out their College Football Playoff brackets before projecting a national champion.
While they may not be Heisman Trophy voters, they filled out a preseason ballot anyway.
After that, they looked at a few Power Four coordinators...
Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt: Week 0, 2026: Bill Belichick dials up something fierce to crush the Horned Frogs' Dublin dreams
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Bill, Billy, William, and Williamses!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap Week 0's thrilling opener between North Carolina and TCU.
Although Cody's beloved Tar Heels got the win over the Horned Frogs, he was a bit under the weather, but powered through.
With the blessings of a great Bill Belichick defense and the power of Billy Edwards Jr...
Episode 302: Return of The Big Dumper!: College Football Conspiracy Theories and what have you
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Back it up, brother!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unfurled their latest wave of college football conspiracy theories with the Return of The Big Dumper!
They might just be hellaciously hot takes, but it is the perfect palate cleanser heading into the final episode of our conference preview shows.
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Episode 301: Group of Six preview: Boise State, Navy, New Mexico, UNLV may marvel, but who is going to surprise us?
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Like a G6...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the Group of Six conferences in their entirety.
While the guys are quite bullish on the likes of Boise State, Navy, New Mexico, and UNLV, who is going to come out of the woodwork to shock everyone?
There has never been a better time to be all-in on the Group of Six, just like there has never been...
Episode 300: Big 12 preview: Texas Tech and BYU, but then who?, Dave Aranda and Scott Satterfield are feeling the heat
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Let the Monster Energy course through your veins, son!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) let the majestic Big 12 Conference cascade over them like a glorious waterfall in their latest conference preview show.
We know that BYU and Texas Tech should be good, but who else could crash the party of two reserved for Arlington?
While Dave Aranda needs to win now at Baylor, how much longer are...
Episode 299: ACC preview: Who is rising to Miami's level? How much longer will Bill Belichick last at UNC?
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Never a bad time to go coast to coast...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the ACC in its entirety.
It may have been to Cody's dismay, but there were plenty of discussions surrounding North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick's place on the hot seat.
While Miami looms large atop the conference, could Louisville, SMU, or even little ole Clemson have a say in who comes out...
Episode 298: Big Ten preview: Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon a cut above the rest, Whose seat is hotter between Luke Fickell and Mike Locksley?
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The secret to everything resides in the back of a Lou Malnati's...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) traversed their way through the Big Ten on their next conference preview episode.
While Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon loom large atop the conference, the middle belly of this conference had the guys' intrigue.
Although they have a hard time seeing Luke Fickell and Mike Locksley keeping their jobs for...
Episode 297: SEC preview: Arch Manning for Heisman? Shane Beamer on the hot seat? Who is challenging Georgia and Texas?
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It has never meant more than it does right now.
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the entire SEC.
From proclaiming Definitely, Maybes, to handing out Satin Kimonos, the guys left no stone unturned.
Will Arch Manning be the first member of his family to win the Heisman Trophy?
Is Shane Beamer sitting on the hottest seat in the SEC?
More importantly, what...
Episode 296: Not a college football show, False Start makes reality TV shows better, discusses overrated beers, and relives past athletic accomplishments
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This is not a college football show!
It usually is, but not today...
John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) kicked off their second annual Not a College Football show with a bang!
The guys decided to make reality TV show concepts better, figured out what they needed to have with them on deserted islands, and what their biggest pet peeves are as human beings.
From there, they touched on types of overrated...
Episode 295: False Start saves Silverman, Who is getting ready for their Power Four Satin Kimono fittings?
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Who answers the door when they are eating anyway?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) put some Neil Diamond into the eight-track to best help save Darren Silverman.
With the help of this awesomely bad 2000s comedy, the guys looked at College Football Playoff contenders' "loaves on the lawn", as well as who could be getting fitted for their much-anticipated Satin Kimonos.
The guys finished the show with...
Episode 294: North Carolina nightmare, Jon Sumrall is a jawer, Florida State likes to break rocks?
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Some schools do football better than others...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) getting reacquainted with Virginia again.
Buhler grabbed the show by the horns in talking about all the bad things that are happening to Cody's beloved North Carolina Tar Heels.
Michael Lombardi has been placed on administrative leave, and Bill Belichick probably needs to go after this season as well.
<...Episode 293: Warde Manuel still moves!, Dabo gets dunked on, Here comes the Boom with Will Muschamp!
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Who doesn't love the sound of their own voice?
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to some of the early talking points from SEC Media Days.
Can Will Muschamp make all the difference at Texas? Who does Will Stein think he is?
As Dabo Swinney tries to avoid a vat of Raising Cane's sauce, Chip Kelly has put on his hardhat for some more Portillo's.
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Episode 292: Darian Mensah Speaks, Rhett Lashlee Reacts, Monshun Sales Commits to Indiana
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He said, she said...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) dealing with some stinky dog stuff.
With ACC Media Days having come and gone, Buhler shared his thoughts on the matter, everything stemming from Darian Mensah's thoughts on leaving Miami, to Rhett Lashlee going to bat for Duke for some reason.
After that, Buhler reacted to Monshun Sales committing to Indiana, Ari Wasserman's...
Episode 291: Michigan has Warde Manuel problems, CFB regression candidates, BYU playoff viable?
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Read the manual, Manuel!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) attempted to navigate the tricky situation involving Warde Manuel in Ann Arbor.
The longtime Michigan AD seems to be on the way out of town, whether he wants to admit it or not.
At one point in time, Nick Saban thought about leaving Alabama for Texas, alright.
But he did not, so quit askin'!
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Episode 290: CFP simulation with new offseason FPI data!, Best CFB coaches today, A new job for Brian Kelly?
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It is decided!
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to forecast who is going to win next year's national championship.
With the help of ESPN's new FPI rankings, the boys certainly drove this thing into the ditch!
After that, they power ranked the best head coaches in college football today, looked at some university administrative stuff, and questioned if Josh Pate is onto something about Brian Kelly's...
Episode 289: The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, Dave Aranda is a magician, False Start's sad World Cup update
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The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, and Coach O is in shambles...
On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) spent way too much time talking about the Big 12, and for good reason!
The league is now sponsored by Ed Orgeron's favorite energy drink.
Could that be what entices him to leave Lane Kiffin behind at LSU to come coach a Power Four program?
Dave Aranda also has...
Episode 288: Clemson's Cooked, How Good is Ole Miss, Players To Get Excited For, Brian Hartline Over-Promises USF
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How good is Ole Miss? Will Clemson ever be good again under Dabo Swinney? Cody Williams flies solo like a cup (giving John Buhler a break) to answer these questions, as well as diving into Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s issues with recruiting, players from each P4 league he’s excited to see in the 2026 college football season, Brian Hartline writing checks he might not be able to cash at USF, and the Heisman House being up for sale.
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